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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,966.51, 289,758.16 and 118,087.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,966.51, 289,758.16 and 118,087.57 is: 162,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,966.51 : 289,758.16 = 118,087.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,966.51/289,758.16 = 118,087.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,966.51x = 289,758.16 × 118,087.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,966.51x = 34,216,837,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,216,837,511.88/209,966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,963.31

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